Proponents of cannabis legalization had a disappointing Election Day, with ballot initiatives failing in three states. Akerman Cannabis Practice Chair Jonathan Robbins breaks down what happened and why there's still reason for optimism in this new Practice Update. #CannabisLaw https://lnkd.in/ghhdz6wE
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Akerman's Eduardo Espinosa led the Regulator's Panel at this year's annual conference of the NAFER | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL EQUITY RECEIVERS. Eddy has extensive experience serving as and representing receivers and has represented numerous individuals and companies in related cases. A former regulator himself, he along with Carlin Metzger from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and Miles Freeman from the Federal Trade Commission explored: (i) recent cases and their impact on the agencies' enforcement programs; and (ii) the agencies' use, selection criteria, and recommendation of receivers. NAFER is the leading organization for federal equity receivers, their professionals, and those interested in federal equity receiverships. It provides high-quality educational content and networking opportunities, while promoting trust among the judiciary and enforcement agencies selection of NAFER’s members as receivers and receiver’s professionals.
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Akerman Cannabis Practice Chair Jonathan Robbins tells Law360 he remains optimistic about the cannabis industry's future in Florida despite Election Day loss. https://lnkd.in/ev5RY-2h
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FinCEN has extended Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting deadlines for businesses impacted by recent hurricanes. If your business is in a designated disaster area, you may qualify for a six-month extension to submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to determine if your company qualifies in our practice update below, authored by Paola Benitez. #CorporateTransparencyAct #FinCEN #HurricaneRelief https://lnkd.in/gV__vgj9
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Join us for the Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (BCBA YLS) CLE luncheon, hosted by Akerman in Fort Lauderdale on November 13. Akerman Litigation Associate Reginald Janvier will present alongside Peter Guala, Managing Shareholder of Guala Law Firm, on the Corporate Transparency Act. Don’t miss this opportunity for professional development and networking! #CLE #YoungLawyers #CorporateTransparencyAct https://lnkd.in/gfU9hDjF
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Akerman is a sponsor of the 11th Annual Trustee Luncheon featuring the Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Award of Excellence, presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. The event will include “Mayoral Panel: Miami, Past, Present and Future,” where Akerman’s Neisen Kasdin will present on his past experiences and successes as a former mayor of Miami Beach. Join Akerman Partner and prior Outstanding Young Leader Spencer Crowley at the event to listen in on the panel of mayors and honor this year’s award recipients: · Judge Steve Leifman - Outstanding Individual · Miami Book Fair - Outstanding Organization · Christina Crespi - Outstanding Young Leader Our attorneys look forward to celebrating the individuals, community, and achievements at the event on November 13. #AlvahChapmanAwards #MiamiLeadership #CommunityExcellence Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-VyiQaA
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Congratulations to the 17 Akerman lawyers recognized in Super Lawyers 2024 New York edition! This prestigious ranking honors top attorneys across multiple practice areas, reflecting outstanding peer recognition and professional achievement. The New York ranking follows recent issues featuring Akerman lawyers in Florida, Colorado, Illinois, and Nevada. #SuperLawyers #AkermanProud https://lnkd.in/gA6WPwRj
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We’re proud to announce Sanaii Williams, a pre-law student at Emory University, as the recipient of the 2024 Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship! This scholarship, part of our partnership with the National CASA/GAL Association, supports youth in foster care on their path to academic success. Sanaii’s resilience and dedication to advocating for at-risk youth is truly inspiring. #AkermanProud #CASA https://lnkd.in/gUrvKUqF
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Jonathan Robbins discusses the Florida cannabis industry and the state's upcoming vote on legalization on the latest episode of the Cannabis Radio podcast. https://lnkd.in/gkdiw-Ng
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Akerman is proud to sponsor the American Bar Association's 2024 Professional Success Summit, taking place on November 7-8 in Atlanta. This event empowers emerging leaders by providing tools for career success through dynamic programming and inspiring speakers. Join Akerman attorneys Erica V. Fleetwood, Brittanie Browning, and Pia-Milan Green as they participate in this impactful summit. #AkermanEvents https://lnkd.in/gR9ErmBy
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